NATO stated that the reduction of U.S. troops in Europe will not weaken the Alliance
A possible reduction in the U.S. military presence in Europe will not undermine NATO’s defense capabilities if European allies quickly make up for critical military capabilities.
In an interview with Euractiv, NATO Military Committee Chairman Giuseppe Cavo Dragone stated that the review of U.S. troop presence on the European continent will take place gradually and in full coordination between the U.S. and NATO.
“The plan is in place. The Alliance has the capacity to manage this transition period,” Cavo Dragone emphasized.
At the same time, he noted that European countries need to strengthen the so-called strategic capabilities that have traditionally been provided by the United States. These include, in particular, aerial refueling, electronic warfare, intelligence, surveillance systems, high-precision long-range strikes, as well as integrated air and missile defense.
Kavo Dragone also urged allies not to simply copy U.S. military capabilities, but to invest in modern technologies that have proven their effectiveness during the war in Ukraine. Among these, he cited drones, autonomous systems, and inexpensive high-precision weapons.
According to the chairman of the NATO Military Committee, Alliance countries should rely not only on the most advanced weapons but also on systems that can be produced quickly and on a large scale.
Source: Euractiv.
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